Los Angeles, CA → Washington, DC flight delays
LAX → IAD · all airlines · 225 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
6%of the time, by +104 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
94%
Delayed 3h+
0.4%
Cancelled
0%
Avg when late
+104m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Sunday
delayed 0%
Worst
Friday
delayed 13%
Frequently asked
How often is the Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC flight delayed?
About 6% of LAX → IAD flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 104 minutes when they do, based on 225 flights in April 2026.
What is the best day to fly LAX → IAD?
Sunday is the most on-time (delayed 0%), while Friday is the worst (delayed 13%).
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